1. Central Political and Legal Work Conference Studies Legislative Suggestions for Virtual Currency

The Central Political and Legal Work Conference was held in Beijing from January 18 to 19, where it outlined the political and legal work for 2026. The conference proposed to conduct forward-looking research on new issues such as the protection of the rights and interests of new employment groups, virtual currency, and the low-altitude economy, and actively put forward legislative suggestions. It also called for strengthening research on new technologies to prevent the use of blockchain and other encryption technologies to evade regulation, and to legally combat the generation and dissemination of false information using artificial intelligence. -Original

2. Whale Borrows 155 Million USDT to Purchase 65,700 stETH

According to Onchain Lens data, the whale address "0x81D" borrowed 155 million USDT in the past 4 hours and purchased 65,700 stETH. Currently, this whale holds a total of 142,777 ETH across two wallets, with a total value of approximately 460.11 million USD. -Original

3. New York Stock Exchange Plans to Launch Blockchain Platform to Support 24/7 Trading

The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, Intercontinental Exchange, is seeking approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a new platform that will provide instant settlement and stablecoin funding support to meet global demand for a 24/7 market. -Original

4. Steak‘n Shake Increases Bitcoin Holdings by 10 Million USD as Reserves

On January 19, the American fast-food chain Steak‘n Shake announced that it would include 10 million USD worth of Bitcoin in its corporate cash reserves, equivalent to about 105 Bitcoins. Company executives stated that Bitcoin is not only a means of payment but also a long-term store of value. -Original

5. South Korean Customs Seizes 101.7 Million USD in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Case

South Korean customs discovered a case involving the suspected use of cross-border wallets and bank accounts for cryptocurrency money laundering, with an amount involved reaching 101.7 million USD. -Original

6. Federal Reserve's Independence Faces Most Severe Test in a Century

This week, the Federal Reserve will face the most severe challenge to its independence in its 100-year history, involving a case where former President Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve Governor Cook, citing her alleged mortgage fraud. This case could impact the independence of the Federal Reserve and provide operational references for how a president can dismiss a Federal Reserve governor. Dismissal of a Federal Reserve governor requires "just cause," and the term lasts for 14 years, but few serve their full term. -Original

7. Bitcoin and Ethereum Rise Drives Cryptocurrency Fund Investments to 2.17 Billion USD

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